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PR1500

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Appendix: Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range

8

156.400

–

9

156.450

156.450

10

156.500

156.500

11

156.550

156.550

12

156.600

156.600

13**

156.650

156.650

14

156.700

156.700

15**

156.750

156.750

16

156.800

156.800

17**

156.850

156.850

18

156.900

161.500

19

156.950

161.550

20

157.000

161.600

*

157.050

161.650

22

157.100

161.700

*

157.150

161.750

24

157.200

161.800

25

157.250

161.850

26

157.300

161.900

27

157.350

161.950

28

157.400

162.000

60

156.025

160.625

*

156.075

160.675

62

156.125

160.725

63

156.175

160.775

*

156.225

160.825

65

156.275

160.875

66

156.325

160.925

Table A-1: VHF Marine Channel List (Continued)

Channel 

Number

Frequency (MHz)

Transmit

Receive

Summary of Contents for PR1500

Page 1: ...PR1500 Portable Radio User Guide ...

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Page 3: ..._ _ _ On Off Volume Knob Side Button 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Side Button 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PTT Button 1 On On Off Volume knob clockwise 2 Off On Off Volume knob counterclockwise 1 Zone Move Zone switch to desired zone 2 Channel Turn Channel Selector knob to desired channel 1 Radio on and select zone channel 2 Listen for a transmission OR Press and hold Volume Set button Release Volume Set button OR Press Mo...

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Page 5: ... Logo and CommPort are registered in the U S Patent Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2004 All Rights Reserved Printed in the U S A 2 22 05 Motorola Inc 8000 W Sunrise Blvd Ft Lauderdale FL 33322 ...

Page 6: ...ibuted in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola Furthermore the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola except for the normal non exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product Documentation...

Page 7: ... 10 Belt Clip 11 Universal Connector Cover 12 Remove the Connector Cover 12 Attach the Connector Cover 12 Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter 13 Remove the Adapter 13 Attach the Adapter 13 Radio On and Off 14 Turn the Radio On 14 Turn the Radio Off 14 Zones and Channels 15 Select a Zone 15 Select a Channel 15 Receive Transmit 16 Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons 16 Use the Preprogramm...

Page 8: ...r Direct Operation 29 Mute 29 Helpful Tips 31 Radio Care 31 Cleaning 31 Handling 31 Service 32 Battery 33 Battery Life 33 Charging the Battery 33 Battery Recycling and Disposal 34 Antenna 35 Radio Operating Frequencies 35 Accessories 37 Antennas 37 Batteries 37 Carry Accessories 38 Carry Cases 38 Belt Clips 38 T Straps 38 Belt Loops 38 Chargers 39 Audio Accessories 39 Microphones 39 Headsets 39 Co...

Page 9: ...ules for Ear Microphones 42 Switches 42 Adapters 42 Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range 43 Special Channel Assignments 43 Emergency Channel 43 Non Commercial Call Channel 44 Operating Frequency Requirements 44 Glossary 47 Commercial Warranty 51 Index 57 ...

Page 10: ...vi Notes ...

Page 11: ...ional procedure practice or condition etc which is essential to emphasize The following special notations identify certain items An operational procedure practice condition etc exists which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed An operational procedure practice condition etc exists which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed Example Description Top butto...

Page 12: ...2 General Radio Operation PR1500 Radio PR 1 2 3 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 4 9 14 5 ...

Page 13: ...Knob 14 2 Top Button programmable 9 Microphone 3 Light Emitting Diode LED 5 10 Top Side Select Button programmable 4 Speaker 11 Push to Talk PTT Button 5 Universal Connector 12 12 Side Button 1 programmable 6 Channel Selector Knob programmable 13 Side Button 2 programmable 7 3 PositionConcentric Switch programmable 14 Battery 8 ...

Page 14: ... to the various controls for your radio Additionally in this manual all reference to a programmed control is made with reference to the actual feature for example the Volume Set button Any references in this manual to controls that are prepro grammed means that a qualified radio technician must use the radio s programming software to assign a feature to a control Table 1 Programmable Features Feat...

Page 15: ...hing Transmitting RED Flashing Channel Busy OR Low Battery lights while transmitting GREEN Flashing Receiving Individual Call Table 3 Alert Tones You hear Tone Name Heard Short Low Pitched Tone Invalid Key Press when the wrong key is pressed Radio Self Test Failed when the radio fails the power up self test Reject when an unauthorized request is made Time Out Timer Warning four seconds before time...

Page 16: ... radio is in Individual Call without any activity for more than 6 seconds A Group of Low Pitched Tones Busy Tone Busy when the system is busy Short Medium Pitched Tone Valid Key Press when the correct key is pressed Radio Self Test Pass when the radio passes its power up self test Priority Channel Received when activity on a priority channel is received Emergency Alarm Entry when entering the emer...

Page 17: ...he system is accepting transmissions Console Acknowledge when a status emergency alarm or reprogram request acknowledgment is received Received Individual Call when a Call Alert or Private Conversation Call is received Short High Pitched Tone Chirp Low Battery Chirp when the battery is below the preset threshold value Ringing Phone Call Received when a landline phone call is received Table 3 Alert...

Page 18: ...our PR1500 radio see Batteries on page 37 Note When charging a battery attached to a radio turn the radio off to ensure a full charge Battery Charger To charge the battery place the battery with or without radio in a Motorola approved charger The charger s LED indicates the charg ing progress see your charger s user guide For a list of chargers see Chargers on page 39 To avoid a possible explosion...

Page 19: ...three extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio 2 Press both sides at the top of the battery against the radio until both latches click into place 1 With the radio off slide down the latches on the sides of the battery 2 Pull the top of the battery away from the radio ...

Page 20: ...enna For information regarding other available antennas see page 37 Attach the Antenna Remove the Antenna With the radio off turn the antenna clockwise to attach it With the radio off turn the antenna counter clockwise to remove it ...

Page 21: ...ip Remove the Belt Clip 1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery 2 Press the belt clip downward until you clear a click 1 Use a flat bladed screwdriver to press the belt clip tab away from the battery 2 Slide the belt clip upward to remove it ...

Page 22: ...tor Cover 1 Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the area between the bottom of the cover and the slot below the connector 2 Hold the top of the cover with your thumb while you pry the bottom of the cover away from the radio with the screwdriver 1 Insert the hooked end of the cover into the top of the connector Press downward on the cover s top to seat it into the slot 2 Press the cover s lower t...

Page 23: ...ttach the Adapter Lift the larger side below the antenna port of the adapter away from the radio using your finger If you cannot easily remove the adapter with your finger use a small flat blade screwdriver to pry the larger end side of the adapter away from the radio 1 With the Motorola side of the adapter facing out snap the smaller end of the adapter into place in the shroud indent below the On...

Page 24: ... On Off Volume Control knob clockwise If the radio turns on successfully you hear a medium pitched tone If the radio detects any errors you hear a low pitched tone Turn off the radio check the battery and turn the radio on Turn the On Off Volume Control knob counterclockwise until it clicks ...

Page 25: ...n your radio has been preprogrammed as the Zone switch move the Zone switch to the position for the zone you want 2 If the zone you selected is unprogrammed you hear a long medium pitched tone until you select a programmed zone Long medium pitched tone 1 After you selected the zone you want turn the preprogrammed Channel Selector knob to the desired channel 2 If the channel you selected is unprogr...

Page 26: ...keying up to send a transmission Without Using the Volume Set and Monitor Buttons 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired zone and channel 2 Listen for a transmission 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit The LED lights RED while transmitting 5 Release the PTT button to receive listen ...

Page 27: ...nnel See Turn the Radio On page 14 and Zones and Channels page 15 2 Press and hold the Volume Set button to hear the volume set tone 3 Release the Volume Set button 4 Adjust the Volume Control Knob if necessary 5 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit LED lights RED while transmitting 6 Release the PTT button to receive listen ...

Page 28: ...the desired zone and channel 2 Press the Monitor button and listen for activity See the following Conventional Mode Operation 3 Adjust the Volume Control knob if necessary 4 Press and hold the PTT button to transmit The LED lights RED while transmitting 5 Release the PTT button to receive listen ...

Page 29: ...utton to listen for activity 2 Press and hold the Monitor button to set continuous monitor operation The duration of the button press is programmable 3 Press the Monitor button again or the PTT button to return to the original squelch setting Note If you try to transmit on a receive only channel you will hear an invalid tone until you release the PTT button ...

Page 30: ...20 General Radio Operation Notes ...

Page 31: ...s feature you can override any coded squelch PL or network ID that might be programmed to a channel When in this condition occurs Carrier squelch You hear all traffic on a channel PL The radio responds only to your messages Place the preprogrammed PL Defeat switch in the PL Defeat position You can now hear any activity on the channel The radio is muted if no activity is present ...

Page 32: ...nds by a qualified radio technician 1 Hold down the PTT longer than the programmed time You will hear a short low pitched warning tone the transmission is cut off and the LED will go out until you release the PTT Short warning tone Transmission is cut off LED goes out 2 Release the PTT button LED re lights Timer resets 3 Press the PTT to re transmit Time out timer restarts Timer restarts RED LED ...

Page 33: ...cy signal then this signal overrides any other communication over the selected channel Your radio can be programmed for the following Emergency Alarm Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call Silent Emergency Alarm Emergency Call Consult a qualified radio technician for emergency programming of your radio ...

Page 34: ...nd 2 When you receive the dispatcher s acknowledgment you hear four tones the alarm ends and the radio exits the emergency mode If no acknowledgement is received the alarm ends after the number of retries is performed and the radio exits the emergency mode Four tones Alarm ends Radio exits emergency Alarm ends Radio exits emergency Note For Emergency Alarm with Emergency Call The radio enters the ...

Page 35: ... for about a second 2 The silent emergency state continues until you Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit the emergency state OR Press and release the PTT button to exit silent emergency and enter regular dispatch or emergency call Press and hold Emergency button OR Press and release the PTT button 1 With your radio turned on press the Emergency button A short medium pitc...

Page 36: ... new channel is NOT programmed for Emergency an invalid tone sounds until you exit the Emergency state or change to a channel programmed for emergency 3 Release the PTT button to end the transmission and wait for a response from the dispatcher 4 Press and hold the Emergency button for about a second to exit emergency Using this operation means you will talk 1 Tactical Non Revert on the channel you...

Page 37: ...ed if the radio is in the Emergency state you cannot turn off the radio by using the On Off Volume Control knob With Keep Alive the radio will only exit the Emergency state using one of the ways mentioned in the previous sections Emergency Alarm Silent Emergency Alarm or Emergency Call ...

Page 38: ...sh to hear nuisance channel you can temporarily delete the channel from the scan list Place the Scan On Off Switch or Button in the scan on or scan off position 1 When the radio is locked onto the channel to be deleted press the preprogrammed Nuisance Delete button Repeat this step to delete more channels Note You cannot delete priority channels or the designated transmit channel 2 The radio conti...

Page 39: ...ansmit and receive frequencies are the same REPEATER operation increases the radio s range by connecting with other radios through a repeater Transmit and receive frequencies are different Select Repeater or Direct Operation Mute Mute is a programmable option available on one of the radio s switches Place the preprogrammed Repeater Direct switch in Repeater or Direct position ...

Page 40: ...30 Common Radio Features Notes ...

Page 41: ...h 3 Clean battery contacts with a lint free cloth to remove dirt or grease Handling Do not pound drop or throw the radio Never carry the radio by the antenna Avoid subjecting the radio to an excess of liquids Avoid subjecting the radio to corrosives solvents or spirits Do not disassemble the radio Keep the accessory connector cover in place until ready to use the connector Replace the cover immedi...

Page 42: ...ailable the finest service to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis For a contract service agreement please contact your nearest Motorola service or sales representative or an authorized Motorola dealer Express Service Plus ESP is an optional extended service coverage plan which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three years from the date of shi...

Page 43: ... and vice versa Charging in non Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty Motorola authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other than the ones listed on page 37 The battery should be at about 77 F 25 C room temperature whenever possible Charging a cold battery below 50 F 10 C may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the batter...

Page 44: ... information in your area Motorola fully endorses and encourages the recycling of NiCd batteries In the U S and Canada Motorola participates in the nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation RBRC program for NiCd battery collection and recycling Many retailers and dealers participate in this program For the location of the drop off facility closest to you access RBRC s Internet web site...

Page 45: ...r code indicator is located in the center of the antenna s base Antenna Type Approx Length Insulator Color Code Frequency Range MHz Antenna Kit No in mm VHF whip wide band 8 203 RED 136 174 NAD6563 VHF helical 7 6 193 YELLOW 136 150 8 NAD6566 VHF helical 7 178 BLACK 150 8 162 NAD6567 VHF helical 6 5 165 BLUE 162 174 NAD6568 UHF helical 3 3 83 RED 380 435 NAE6546 UHF helical 3 1 78 GREEN 435 470 NA...

Page 46: ...36 Helpful Tips Notes ...

Page 47: ...ts approved accessories http www motorola com cgiss index shtml Antennas Batteries NAD6563 VHF whip 136 174 MHz NAD6566 VHF 136 150 8 MHz NAD6567 VHF 150 8 162 MHz NAD6568 VHF 162 174 MHz NAE6546_R UHF 380 435 MHz NAE6547_R UHF 435 470 MHz NAE6548_R UHF 470 520 MHz NAE6549_R UHF whip 380 520 MHz NTN9815_R NiCD 1525 mAh 7 5 V NTN9816_R NiCD 1525 mAh 7 5 V Intrinsically Safe NTN9857_R NiMH 1800 mAh ...

Page 48: ...th 2 5 Swivel Belt Loop and T Strap NNTN4117 Carry case Leather with 3 Belt Loop and T Strap NLN6349 Shoulder Strap NTN5243 Shoulder Strap TDN9675 Wrist Strap HLN6853 Belt clip 2 1 4 inch HLN9844 Belt clip 2 inch NTN8383 T Strap Leather Plain Action Snaps NTN8384 T Strap Leather Hard Action Snaps NTN8039 Leather Swivel Belt Loop 2 5 NTN8040 Leather Swivel Belt Loop 3 0 ...

Page 49: ...6191 Remote speaker microphone noise canceling NMN6193 Remote speaker microphone NNTN4285 Remote speaker mic adapter BDN6635 Heavy duty VOX headset with boom mic requires BDN6673 adapter cable BDN6636 Heavy duty VOX headset with throat mic requires BDN6673 adapter cable BDN6645 Heavy duty push to talk headset with boom mic requires BDN6673 adapter cable NMN1020 Light weight headset with boom mic t...

Page 50: ...5 CommPort with PTT on radio adapter includes BDN6676 adapter NTN1663 CommPort with ring PTT includes BDN6676 adapter NTN1736 CommPort with snap on side PTT includes BDN6676 adapter BDN6664 Receive only earpiece with standard earphone earloop 1 wire beige BDN6665 Receive only earpiece with standard earphone earloop 1 wire exceeds OSHA limits beige BDN6666 Receive only earpiece with volume control ...

Page 51: ...eds OSHA limits black BDN6728 Receive only earpiece with volume control 1 wire black BDN6729 Earpiece with mic and PTT combined 2 wire black BDN6730 Earpiece with mic and PTT separate 3 wire black BDN6731 Earpiece with mic and PTT combined 2 wire exceeds OSHA limits black BDN6732 Earpiece with mic and PTT separate 3 wire exceeds OSHA limits black BDN6780 Single earbud with mic and PTT requires BDN...

Page 52: ...evel up to 105 dB grey must order BDN6671 interface module 0180358B38 Push to Talk Ring Switch 0180300E83 Push to Talk Body Switch 0180300E25 Earguard with Adjustable Loop BDN6671 Push to talk PTT and voice activated VOX inter face module for use with BDN6641 BDN6677 and BDN6678 BDN6708 PTT interface module for use with BDN6641 BDN6677 and BDN6678 NTN7660 Tilt man down switch BDN6673 Headset adapt...

Page 53: ..._______________________ State the position of the vessel in distress using any information that will help responders to locate you e g latitude and longitude bearing state whether you are using true or magnetic north distance to a well known landmark vessel course speed or destination 5 State the nature of the distress 6 Specify what kind of assistance you need 7 State the number of persons on boa...

Page 54: ... the Safety Convention the radio must be capable of operating in the simplex mode on the ship station transmitting frequencies specified in the 156 025 157 425 MHz frequency band and in the semiduplex mode on the two frequency channels specified in the table below Note Simplex channels 3 21 23 61 64 81 82 and 83 cannot be lawfully used by the general public in US waters Additional information abou...

Page 55: ...6 850 156 850 18 156 900 161 500 19 156 950 161 550 20 157 000 161 600 157 050 161 650 22 157 100 161 700 157 150 161 750 24 157 200 161 800 25 157 250 161 850 26 157 300 161 900 27 157 350 161 950 28 157 400 162 000 60 156 025 160 625 156 075 160 675 62 156 125 160 725 63 156 175 160 775 156 225 160 825 65 156 275 160 875 66 156 325 160 925 Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Continued Channel Numb...

Page 56: ...is transmit only 67 156 375 156 375 68 156 425 156 425 69 156 475 156 475 71 156 575 156 575 72 156 625 73 156 675 156 675 74 156 725 156 725 75 76 77 156 875 78 156 925 161 525 79 156 975 161 575 80 157 025 161 625 157 075 161 675 157 125 161 725 157 175 161 775 84 157 225 161 825 85 157 275 161 875 86 157 325 161 925 87 157 375 161 975 88 157 425 162 025 Table A 1 VHF Marine Channel List Continu...

Page 57: ...ftware controlled computer driven device that receives and generates data for the trunked radios assigned to it It monitors and directs the operations of the trunked repeaters Channel A group of characteristics such as transmit receive frequency pairs radio parameters and encryption encoding Control Channel In a trunking system one of the channels that is used to provide a continuous two way data ...

Page 58: ...he squelch when pressing the monitor button NiCd Nickel Cadmium NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride Non tactical Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed emergency channel The emergency alarm is sent on this same channel Page A one way alert with audio messages Personality A set of unique features specific to a radio Preprogrammed A feature that has been assigned in advance by a qualified technician Pri...

Page 59: ...lectronic circuitry added to the receiver of a radio which reduces or squelches unwanted signals before they are heard in the speaker Standby An operating condition whereby the radio s speaker is muted but still continues to receive data Tactical Non revert The user will talk on the channel that was selected before the radio entered the emergency state Talkaround Bypass a repeater and talk directl...

Page 60: ...50 Glossary Notes ...

Page 61: ... Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party This is the complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by a...

Page 62: ...E COMMERCIAL LOSS LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW III STATE LAW RIGHTS SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIO...

Page 63: ...cluding without limitation the addition to the Product of non Motorola supplied equipment which adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola s normal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim F Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible G Rechargeable batteries if any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells a...

Page 64: ...hat MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise and C should the Product or parts become or in MOTOROLA s opinion be likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA at its option and expense either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using...

Page 65: ... and distribute copies of such Motorola software MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced copied distributed modified in any way or used to produce any derivative thereof No other use including without limitation alteration modification reproduction distribution or reverse engineering of su...

Page 66: ...56 Commercial Warranty Notes ...

Page 67: ...11 belt clips 38 C carry accessories belt clips 38 body worn 38 channel select a channel 15 conventional mode operation 19 E emergency emergency keep alive 27 send an emergency alarm 24 send an emergency call 25 G glossary 47 L LED indicators 5 M microphones remote speaker 39 monitor button 18 N notations used in this manual 1 P physical features of the radio 3 PL defeat 21 programmable features 4...

Page 68: ... integrated microphone receivers 40 earpieces 40 headsets and headset accessories 39 radio interface modules for ear microphones 42 switches 42 T time out timer 22 turn the radio off 14 turn the radio on 14 U universal connector cover attach the connector cover 12 remove the connector cover 12 V volume set button 17 W warranty 51 Z zone select a zone 15 ...

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Page 70: ...6881098C40 MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2004 All rights reserved ...

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